Best Public Schools in Gamaliel, KY

Summary:

The city of Gamaliel, Kentucky is home to a single standout public elementary school, Gamaliel Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 263 students. Gamaliel Elementary is part of the Monroe County School District, which is ranked 36 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gamaliel Elementary is a consistently high-performing school, ranking 17th out of 684 elementary schools in Kentucky in the 2021-2022 school year, 42nd out of 687 schools in 2022-2023, and 70th out of 685 schools in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic achievement. Gamaliel Elementary students consistently outperform the Monroe County and Kentucky averages on state assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 55% to 69% across different subject areas, compared to 41% to 62% for the district and 34% to 50% for the state.

Despite serving a high percentage (69.58%) of economically disadvantaged students who receive free or reduced-price lunch, Gamaliel Elementary is able to provide a high-quality education and exceptional academic results. The school spends $14,171 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.6, suggesting effective resource allocation and a favorable learning environment. Gamaliel Elementary's consistent academic excellence and ability to support its economically disadvantaged student population make it a standout school in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Gamaliel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	320 E Main St	Gamaliel	42140	Monroe County	Monroe County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 457-2341	270	20	13.8	68.1%	232 (85.9%)	2 (0.7%)	30 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	84.9	70^th of 685 public elementary schools	89.8%		89.2	42^nd of 687 public elementary schools	93.9%	28	56.0	58.0	62.0	67.0	63.0	69.0	58.0	60.0	55.0	64.0	$17,322	$2,251	$1,496	$4,047	$9,265	$4,009	$13,274

Cities Near Gamaliel

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Tompkinsville	6.52 mi	5	136^th
Glasgow	15.75 mi	17	139^th
Lucas	16.87 mi	1	263^rd
Scottsville	23.16 mi	6	238^th
Edmonton	24.33 mi	3	277^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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